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Burckhardt, J.L. 1822. Travels in Nubia, 2nd ed. London, John Murray. pp. i-v, i-xcviii, 1-498.

Travels in Nubia, 2nd ed

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Location Sudan Subject Distribution Species African Rhinos

Between Katakou and Bahr el Ghazal flows the great river called Shary. There is an animal called Om Kergay, said to be as large as the rhinoceros, with very small head and mouth, but harmless. Its banks are inhabited by elephant, rhinoceroses, lions and giraffes.

Note
Location Sudan Subject Distribution Species African Rhinos Year 1822

Between Katakou and Bahr el Ghazal flows the great river called Shary. There is an animal called Om Kergay, said to be as large as the rhinoceros, with very small head and mouth, but harmless.

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